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Bodice
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely machine-stitched bodice made of ivory silk grosgrain. Lined with white cotton twill. Whale bones at the center front, and side. Sides have twill tape casing. Wide short bell sleeves with undersleeves of net for foundation for frills. Bone down center back with lacing eyelets and a few pair of brass hooks and eyes. Low neck.
G92.070
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Bodice
Female
Silk
Cotton
Cream
1855
American